CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES

July 21, 2010 – Council Chamber

PRESENT

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty,
*K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

*Participated by telephone

ABSENT

None

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager

A. Sinclair, City Clerk

A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk

L. Long, Office of the City Clerk

ITEM	PAGE	DECISION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 2 1.1 Call to Order 2 1.2 Adoption of Agenda 3 1.3 Adoption of Minutes 3 1.4 Protocol Items 4 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 4 2.1 Select Items for Debate 4 2.2 Requests to Speak 4 2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 4 2.4 Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate 5 3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 5 3.1 North Saskatchewan River Valley System - (L. Sloan) 5 4. STATUS REPORT - NONE 5 5. REPORTS 5 5.1 Appointment of a New Board Member - Old Strathcona Business Association 2010 Board of Directors 5 5.2 EPCOR Water Services Inc. Performance Based Rates - 2009 Progress Report 6 5.3 2010 Edmonton Northlands Capital Budget 6 5.4 Sports and Entertainment Facility - Information Report 8 5.5 Notice of Intention to Designate Alex Clarke Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource 9 5.6 Amendment of the Highway Transfer Agreement 10 5.7 Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force Revised Strategy 10 5.8 Split Tax Rate Challenges for Brownfield Sites 11 5.9 Possible Amendments to Gas Station Closure Bylaws - Use of Bylaw to Accelerate Remediation and Redevelopment 11 5.10 Transit Paid Park and Ride Pilot Project 12 5.11 Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues - Tripartite Agreement 12 5.12 Animal Control - Part 1 13 5.13 Revised 2010 Council Orientation Plan 14 5.14 Changes to the Federal Census - City of Edmonton's Response 14 5.15 Provincial and Federal Budget Submissions 14 6. BYLAWS 16 6.1 Bylaw 15372 - A Bylaw to Approve a New ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Franchise Agreement 16 6.2 Bylaw 15471 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Aerial Line Alley Lighting Local Improvement 17 6.3 Bylaw 15472 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Asphalt Alley Paving - Residential, Existing Gravel Local Improvement 18 6.4 Bylaw 15473 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvement on 111A Street from 54 to 55 Avenue 19 6.5 Bylaw 15522 - A Bylaw To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct and finance on a short-term basis for up to five years, various capital projects approved to be funded by provincial grants or fuel rebates 20 6.6 Bylaw 15446 - Text Amendment to Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 22 6.7 Bylaw 15523 - Amendment to Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force Bylaw 15363 - Term Extension 22 6.8 Bylaw 15495 - Amendment to Reserve Designation Bylaw 15248 - Parks 23 7. PRIVATE REPORTS 24 7.1 Key Board Recruitment - Chair Interviews 25 7.2 2010 Indy Update 25 7.3 Indy 2011 and Beyond 26 7.4 Externally-Nominated Appointment - Edmonton Design Committee 27 7.5 Key Board Reappointment - Edmonton Regional Airports Authority 28 7.6 Revised Lease Agreement with Greys Paper Recycling Industries Ltd. 28 7.7 Appointment of External Auditor 29 7.8 Mayor's Update 29 8. NOTICES OF MOTION 30 9. ADJOURNMENT 30	Carried Carried See Minutes See Minutes Lost See Minutes See Minutes See Minutes Carried Carried Action Action Carried Carried Carried Carried Action Lost Action Action Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

PAGE

DECISION

1. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 2

1.1 Call to Order 2

1.2 Adoption of Agenda 3

1.3 Adoption of Minutes 3

1.4 Protocol Items 4

2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 4

2.1 Select Items for Debate 4

2.2 Requests to Speak 4

2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 4

2.4 Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate 5

3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 5

3.1 North Saskatchewan River Valley System - (L.

Sloan) 5

4. STATUS REPORT - NONE 5

5. REPORTS 5

5.1 Appointment of a New Board Member - Old

Strathcona Business Association 2010 Board of

Directors 5

5.2 EPCOR Water Services Inc. Performance Based Rates

- 2009 Progress Report 6

5.3 2010 Edmonton Northlands Capital Budget 6

5.4 Sports and Entertainment Facility - Information

Report 8

5.5 Notice of Intention to Designate Alex Clarke

Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource 9

5.6 Amendment of the Highway Transfer Agreement 10

5.7 Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force Revised

Strategy 10

5.8 Split Tax Rate Challenges for Brownfield Sites 11

5.9 Possible Amendments to Gas Station Closure Bylaws

- Use of Bylaw to Accelerate Remediation and

Redevelopment 11

5.10 Transit Paid Park and Ride Pilot Project 12

5.11 Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues -

Tripartite Agreement 12

5.12 Animal Control - Part 1 13

5.13 Revised 2010 Council Orientation Plan 14

5.14 Changes to the Federal Census - City of

Edmonton's Response 14

5.15 Provincial and Federal Budget Submissions 14

6. BYLAWS 16

6.1 Bylaw 15372 - A Bylaw to Approve a New ATCO Gas

and Pipelines Ltd. Franchise Agreement 16

6.2 Bylaw 15471 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of

Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess

Aerial Line Alley Lighting Local Improvement 17

6.3 Bylaw 15472 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of

Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess

Asphalt Alley Paving - Residential, Existing

Gravel Local Improvement 18

6.4 Bylaw 15473 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of

Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess

Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvement on

111A Street from 54 to 55 Avenue 19

6.5 Bylaw 15522 - A Bylaw To authorize the City of

Edmonton to construct and finance on a

short-term basis for up to five years, various

capital projects approved to be funded by

provincial grants or fuel rebates 20

6.6 Bylaw 15446 - Text Amendment to Edmonton Zoning

Bylaw 22

6.7 Bylaw 15523 - Amendment to Contaminated Gas

Stations Task Force Bylaw 15363 - Term Extension 22

6.8 Bylaw 15495 - Amendment to Reserve Designation

Bylaw 15248 - Parks 23

7. PRIVATE REPORTS 24

7.1 Key Board Recruitment - Chair Interviews 25

7.2 2010 Indy Update 25

7.3 Indy 2011 and Beyond 26

7.4 Externally-Nominated Appointment - Edmonton

Design Committee 27

7.5 Key Board Reappointment - Edmonton Regional

Airports Authority 28

7.6 Revised Lease Agreement with Greys Paper

Recycling Industries Ltd. 28

7.7 Appointment of External Auditor 29

7.8 Mayor's Update 29

8. NOTICES OF MOTION 30

9. ADJOURNMENT 30

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Action

Carried

Action

Lost

Action

Carried

DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

DECISION

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.

Linda Winski, Roman Catholic Lay Person, Pastoral Associate, Inner City Pastoral Ministry, led the assembly in prayer.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved J. Batty - R. Hayter:

That the July 21, 2010, City Council meeting agenda be approved with the following changes:

Additions:

* 5.14 Changes to the Federal Census - City of Edmonton's Response

* 5.15 Provincial and Federal Budget Submissions - Verbal Report

* 7.2 2010 Indy Update

* 7.3 Indy 2011 and Beyond

* 7.7 Appointment of External Auditor

Replacement Pages:

7.6 Revised Lease Agreement with Greys Paper Recycling Industries Ltd.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

Moved D. Thiele - B. Henderson:

That the following meeting minutes be approved:

* July 5, 2010, City Council

* July 5, 2010, City Council Public Hearing

* July 7, 2010, City Council

* July 8, 2010, Special City Council

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

1.4

Protocol Items

President of Northlands – K. Knowles Retirement (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel recognized Ken Knowles, President of Northlands, on the occassion of his retirement. Over the course of his career, Ken Knowles built up a wealth of knowledge and experience that has served Northlands well, from negotiating long-term agreements with key stakeholders to leading funding initiatives to supporting tourism and entertainment projects.

Waste Management Award - (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel recognized the Waste Management Branch for receiving the Waste Management Award from the Air and Waste Management Association. The award is given for outstanding technological achievement in waste management that minimizes the impact of waste on the environment.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.15, 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3.

2.2

Requests to Speak

Moved D. Thiele - R. Hayter:

That Council hear from the following speaker:

5.4 Sports and Entertainment Facility – Information Report

A. Pirbhai

In Favour:

Lost

A. Sohi, D. Thiele, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Opposed:

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici

Absent:

K. Krushell

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

That the following items be considered together and be made time specific as second item at 1:30 p.m.:

* 7.2 2010 Indy Update

* 7.3 Indy 2011 and Beyond

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

See minutes.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

North Saskatchewan River Valley System (L. Sloan)

I would appreciate receiving information outlining the specific policy barriers that prevent civic departments (Parks and Drainage specifically) from aligning civic land allocations along the top of bank or prominent natural vistas.

Please also provide alternative approaches, plan or policy amendments that could be considered to enhance the City's capacity to maximize and preserve the public ownership of lands adjoining the North Saskatchewan River Valley system.

Planning & Dev.

AMPW

Transportation

TPW Committee

Due Date: Nov., 2010

STATUS REPORT - NONE

REPORTS

5.1

Appointment of a New Board Member - Old Strathcona Business Association 2010 Board of Directors

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That the individual recommended in Attachment 1 of the July 21, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP117, be appointed as Director of the Old Strathcona Business Association for the term ending December 31, 2010.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

5.2

EPCOR Water Services Inc. Performance Based Rates - 2009 Progress Report

S. Stanley, EPCOR Water, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. L. Rosen, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

Moved K. Leibovici - R. Hayter:

That the July 7, 2010, Finance and Treasury Department report 2010FTF008 be received for information.

Finance & Treas.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

5.3

2010 Edmonton Northlands Capital Budget

M. Bamford, Northlands; and L. Rosen, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

MOVED D. Iveson - T. Caterina:

That the June 22, 2010, Finance and Treasury Department report 2010FTF037 be received for information.

Amendment moved J. Batty – B. Henderson:

That a Part 2 be added as follows:

That Administration work with Edmonton Northlands and provide a report to Executive Committee, regarding the
$59 million debt repayment for the EXPO Centre.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Amendment to Amendment moved L. Sloan – E. Gibbons:

That the following be added after “Centre”:

“and that Administration provide an infrastructure assessment report for Rexall Place.”

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Motion as Amended, put:

1. That the June 22, 2010, Finance and Treasury Department report 2010FTF037 be received for information.

Edmonton Northlands – EXPO Centre and Rexall Place

2. That Administration work with Edmonton Northlands to provide a report to Executive Committee regarding the
$59 million debt repayment for the EXPO Centre, and that Administration provide an infrastructure assessment report for Rexall Place.

Finance & Treas.

Construction

Due Date:

Nov. 2010

Executive

Committee

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

5.4

Sports and Entertainment Facility - Information Report

A. Sinclair, City Clerk; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved J. Batty - E. Gibbons:

1. That in order to facilitate the presentation and questions, the following process be approved:

a. Section 54(1) of the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300 be suspended to allow the presentation and discussion without a motion on the floor.

b. The Katz Group of Companies make a presentation not to exceed 25 minutes, after Administration presentation.

c. Councillors be allowed to ask one round of questions of The Katz Group of Companies.

d. Councillors then be allowed to ask questions of Administration.

e. One representative of The Katz Group of Companies provides a five minute response

2. That Councillors submit written questions for the Katz Group of Companies, Edmonton Northlands, and Administration, to the Office of the City Clerk by Monday, July 26, 2010, at 12 noon, and the combined questions be available to the public as a subsequent attachment to item 5.4 of the July 21, 2010, City Council meeting minutes.

Response to Councillors’ Questions (Arena)

3. That Administration provide a report to Council containing Administration’s, The Katz Group of Companies’, and Edmonton Northlands, responses to the questions submitted.

Finance & Treas.

Corporate Svcs.

Finance & Treas.

Due Date:

July 26, 2010

Finance & Treas.

Due Date:

To be determined

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Opposed:

D. Thiele

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

S. Farbrother, City Manager, made a presentation.

Katz Group representatives J. Karvellas, Executive Vice-President; D. Katz, Chairman; P. Marcaccio, Executive Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer, and B. Black, Executive Vice-President, Sports and Entertainment; and T. Tanner, Executive Vice-President, AEG Worldwide, made presentations and answered Council’s questions.

P. LaForge, President and CEO, Edmonton Oilers; and J. Riopel, Community Consultation Consultant to the Katz Group, answered Council's questions. Materials provided by the Katz Group in a binder titled “Edmonton Arena District” were circulated to Members of Council and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

S. Farbrother, City Manager; L. Rosen, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department; R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

MOVED J. Batty – B. Anderson:

That Administration:

1. Enter into discussions with the Katz Group of Companies on a framework for the financing and operations of a potential downtown arena and entertainment project.

2. Develop a community consultation program, in line with City Policy C513, on a downtown arena and entertainment district project on a city-wide basis.

3. Prepare a report for Council on Edmonton Northlands’ anticipated impacts and opportunities relating to any potential downtown arena and entertainment district project.

4. Invite Edmonton Northlands to make a formal presentation to Council on the impacts of a new sports and entertainment facility and the future of Rexall Place and the overall financial health of Northlands.

Amendment moved E. Gibbons – D. Thiele:

That Part 1 be amended as follows:

add “and Northlands” after “The Katz Group of Companies.”

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Amendment moved A. Sohi – D. Iveson:

That Part 1 be amended as follows:

“not including an increase in current property taxes” after financing.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council’s questions.

Members of Council requested that the motion be split for voting purposes.

Part 1 of Motion as Amended, put:

1. Enter into discussions with the Katz Group of Companies and Northlands on a framework for the financing, not including an increase in current property taxes, and operations of a potential downtown arena and entertainment project.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter

Against:

T. Caterina

Part 2 of Motion, put:

2. Develop a community consultation program, in line with City Policy C513, on a downtown arena and entertainment district project on a city-wide basis.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Part 3 of Motion, put:

3. Prepare a report for Council on Edmonton Northlands’ anticipated impacts and opportunities relating to any potential downtown arena and entertainment district project.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Part 4 of Motion, put:

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Summary of Council’s Decision on item 5.4:

That Administration:

2. Develop a community consultation program, in line with City Policy C513, on a downtown arena and entertainment district project on a city-wide basis.

Anticipated Impacts on Northlands

3. Prepare a report for Council on Edmonton Northlands’ anticipated impacts and opportunities relating to any potential downtown arena and entertainment district project.

Invitation to Edmonton Northlands

Community Svcs.

Finance & Treas.

Planning & Dev.

Due Date:

To be determined

City Manager

Finance & Treas.

Due Date:

To be determined

Moved L. Sloan – T. Caterina:

Downtown Arena – Potential Impacts

That Administration prepare a report on potential impacts on City operations, infrastructure and investments of a potential downtown arena and include an update on any commitments of Federal and Provincial funding for this project.

Finance & Treas.

Due Date:

To be determined

S. Farbrother, City Manager; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council’s questions.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

MOVED D. Iveson – T. Caterina:

1. That Administration develop a benchmark scenario for private development of the facility and report back on the proforma for this. If it’s Administration’s conclusion that it is not feasible for an arena to be built privately, then detail and quantify the financial gaps that stand in the way.

2. That Administration report to Council on the risks of leakage of development potential from the pending Quarters Community Revitalization Levy to the proposed Arena District Community Revitalization Levy.

Members of Council requested that the motion be split for voting purposes.

Part 1 of Motion, put:

1. That Administration develop a benchmark scenario for private development of the facility and report back on the proforma for this. If it is Administration’s conclusion that it is not feasible for an arena to be built privately, then detail and quantify the financial gaps that stand in the way.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Part 2 of Motion, put:

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Summary of Council’s Decision on subsequent motion:

Downtown Arena – Private Development

Community Revitalization Levy – (Downtown) Risk Leakage

Finance & Treas.

Due Date:

To be determined

Finance & Treas.

Planning & Dev.

Due Date:

To be determined

S. Farbrother, City Manager, and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council’s questions.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

5.5

Notice of Intention to Designate Alex Clarke Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

1. That a Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 14, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP118, be served on the owner of the property occupied by the Alex Clarke Residence located at 11222 – 123 Street NW in accordance with Section 26 of the Historical Resources Act RSA 2000.

2. That the funding of $17,300.83 for this project be provided from the Heritage Reserve Fund.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

5.6

Amendment of the Highway Transfer Agreement

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That the City of Edmonton complete an amendment to the current Highway Transfer Agreement, with the Province of Alberta, to capture the implementation of the Northeast Leg of Anthony Henday Drive, and that the agreement be in a form acceptable to the City Manager.

Transportation

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

5.7

Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force Revised Strategy

Moved B. Henderson - K. Leibovici:

1. That the City of Edmonton Contaminated Gas Stations Strategy, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 5, 2010, Deputy City Manager's Office report 2010DCM056, be approved, with the following amendments:

- in section 5.1.5 replace the word "Encourage" with "Work with"

- in section 5.1.6 replace the word "Continue" with "Provide options for"

- in section 5.2.1 after the word "to" add the word "be"

2. That the Contaminated Gas Stations Advocacy Activities, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the July 5, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM056, be approved.

3. That the Contaminated Gas Stations Strategy/Advocacy Timelines, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the July 5, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM056, be approved.

Deputy City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

5.8

Split Tax Rate Challenges for Brownfield Sites

Moved B. Henderson - K. Leibovici:

That Administration provide a report to the Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force, outlining options for, and challenges with, setting a split tax rate for brownfield sites.

Deputy City Manager

Due Date: 2011

Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

5.9

Possible Amendments to Gas Station Closure Bylaws - Use of Bylaw to Accelerate Remediation and Redevelopment

Moved B. Henderson - K. Leibovici:

That Administration provide a report outlining details regarding the creation of a new bylaw, which deals specifically with the clean-up of contaminated sites, as outlined in Option 2, Attachment 1 of the July 5, 2010, Deputy City Manager's Office report 2010DCM057, and return to the Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force.

Deputy City Manager

Due Date: 2011

Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

5.10

Transit Paid Park and Ride Pilot Project

P. Waisman and R. Shewchuk, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

Moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan:

That the following motion passed at the March 24, 2010, City Council meeting:

“That Administration include an LRT Park and Ride Reserved Stall Pass Program for up to 18 percent of the parking spaces, on a one-year trial basis, as part of the preparation for the 2011 Operating Budget submission”

be amended as follows:

delete “Administration include” and replace everything after “spaces” with the following: “on a 16-month trial basis, at four specified LRT Park and Ride lots starting in September with funding from generated revenue, be approved.”

In Favour:

Lost

B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, R. Hayter

Opposed:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Absent:

D. Thiele

5.11

Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues - Tripartite Agreement

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That Administration, in collaboration with Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, prepare a service package for a proposed Capital Grant Program increase of $2,905,000 and with an increase of $1,336,000 in the Operating Grant Program, split over two years, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 5, 2010, Community Services Department report 2010CSW005, using funding from a reallocation of funds within the existing budget, to be included in the 2011 Operating Budget deliberations.

Finance & Treas.

Community Svcs.

Due Date: Nov. 2010

Council Budget

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

5.12

Animal Control - Part 1

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That Administration prepare a service package for the following programs:

•Spay/Neuter Subsidy Program ($50,000)

•Trap/Spay/Neuter/Release Program ($30,000)

•Pet Rescue Agency Support Program ($30,000)

•Veterinary Medical Treatment Program ($50,000)

•HomeSafe - Pet Licensing Enhancement ($400,000)

•Enhanced Public Education and Awareness Program ($150,000)

with funding from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, an increase in pet licence fees and numbers, increased service charges and/or enforcement revenue, to be considered as part of the 2011 Operating Budget deliberations.

Finance & Treas.

Planning & Dev.

Due Date: Nov. 2010

Council Budget

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

5.13

Revised 2010 Council Orientation Plan

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That the 2010 City Council Orientation and Training Plan, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 21, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC109, be approved.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

5.14

Changes to the Federal Census - City of Edmonton's Response

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, send a letter to the Minister of Industry Canada and Edmonton’s Members of Parliament, expressing the City of Edmonton’s concerns with the recently announced changes to the federal census, as outlined in the July 15, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM068.

Mayor

Deputy City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

5.15

Provincial and Federal Budget Submissions

M. Wispinski, Deputy City Manager's Office, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. J. Tustian, Deputy City Manager, and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved L. Sloan - D. Iveson:

That the July 21, 2010, Deputy City Manager's Offices verbal presentation be received for information.

Deputy City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

D. Thiele

5.16

City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation

Councillor B. Henderson requested the permission of Council to make a Motion without Notice on a request for a report on the City of Edmonton’s Non-Profit Housing Corporation.

Moved D. Iveson - J. Batty:

That Councillor B. Henderson be permitted to make a Motion without Notice on the City of Edmonton’s Non-Profit Housing Corporation.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

D. Thiele

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation and Other Initiatives

1. That Administration prepare a report to the September 8, 2010, Executive Committee meeting, setting out:

a. the details of the City’s relationship with The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation, and outlining how that corporation is currently involved in the delivery and implementation of the City’s housing initiatives

b. recommendations on how The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation or other existing or new City non-profit corporations, committees or agencies could be used to deliver or implement the City’s housing initiatives into the future.

2. That Administration provide assistance to the board of The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation in preparing its interim and final governance reports, using existing City budget resources.

Planning & Dev.

Due Date:

Sep. 8, 2010

Exec. Committee

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

D. Thiele

BYLAWS

6.1

Bylaw 15372 - A Bylaw to Approve a New ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Franchise Agreement

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15372 be amended by deleting Section 4) (d) of Schedule "A" to the Bylaw and replacing with the following:

"(d) Payment of Franchise Fee

Immediately upon the Municipality passing third reading of the applicable bylaw approving this Agreement, the Company shall pay the franchise fee amount, billed to each Consumer, to the Municipality on a monthly basis within forty-five (45) days after billing for each Consumer."

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15372 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thi ele:

That Bylaw 15372 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

6.2

Bylaw 15471 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Aerial Line Alley Lighting Local Improvement

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15471 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15471 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15471 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15471 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

6.3

Bylaw 15472 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Asphalt Alley Paving - Residential, Existing Gravel Local Improvement

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15472 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15472 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15472 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15472 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

6.4

Bylaw 15473 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvement on 111A Street from 54 to 55 Avenue

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15473 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15473 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15473 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15473 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

6.5

Bylaw 15522 - A Bylaw To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct and finance on a short-term basis for up to five years, various capital projects approved to be funded by provincial grants or fuel rebates

L. Rosen, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, C. Engelking, Finance and Treasury Department; S. Farbrother, City Manager, and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Henderson - J. Batty:

That Bylaw 15522 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Opposed:

D. Iveson, R. Hayter

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved B. Henderson - D. Thiele:

that Bylaw 15522 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Opposed:

D. Iveson, R. Hayter

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved B. Henderson - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15522 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved B. Henderson - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15522 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Opposed:

D. Iveson

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved B. Henderson - J. Batty:

Louise McKinney Park Funding

That Administration include funding for Louise McKinney Park in the next Supplementary Capital Budget Adjustment discussion at Council.

AMPW

Finance & Treas.

Due Date: Nov. 2010

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

6.6

Bylaw 15446 - Text Amendment to Edmonton Zoning Bylaw

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15446 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, K. Krushell

6.7

Bylaw 15523 - Amendment to Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force Bylaw 15363 - Term Extension

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15523 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15523 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15523 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15523 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

6.8

Bylaw 15495 - Amendment to Reserve Designation Bylaw 15248 - Parks

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15495 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15495 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15495 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15495 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson, K. Krushell

PRIVATE REPORTS

7.1

Key Board Recruitment - Chair Interviews

Council met in private at 11:28 a.m., pursuant to sections 17, 22 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 11:58 a.m.

Moved J. Batty - B. Henderson:

1. That P. Kiss, C. LaBossier and R. Wong be re-elected as Directors of Edmonton Economic Development Corporation until the close of business at the annual general meeting of shareholders held in 2013, or until their earlier resignation or removal.

2. That H. Yip be re-elected as a Director and Chair of Edmonton Economic Development Corporation until the close of business at the annual general meeting of shareholders held in 2012, or until his earlier resignation or removal.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

Moved J. Batty - B. Henderson:

That the July 21, 2010, Corporate Services Department verbal presentation be received for information and remain private pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

7.2

2010 Indy Update

Council met in private at 7:40 p.m., pursuant to sections 16, 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 8:52 p.m.

Moved J. Batty - E. Gibbons:

1. That the July 11, 2010, Office of the City Manager report 2010CMO010 be received for information.

2. That the July 11, 2010, Office of the City Manager report 2010CMO010 remain private pursuant to sections 16, 21, 24 and 25, of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

D. Thiele

7.3

Indy 2011 and Beyond

Council met in private at 7:40 p.m., pursuant to sections 16, 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 8:52 p.m.

Moved J. Batty - E. Gibbons:

1. That Administration enter into a three-year sponsorship agreement with Octane Racing Group for the Edmonton Indy on the terms and conditions as detailed in the July 11, 2010, Office of the City Manager report 2010CMO011, and as in Attachment A to item 7.3 of the July 21, 2010, City Council meeting minutes.

2. That the sponsorship agreement be in a form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

3. That the July 11, 2010, Office of the City Manager report 2010CMO011, and Attachment A to the July 21, 2010, remain private pursuant to sections 16, 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Opposed:

A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

Absent:

D. Thiele

7.4

Externally-Nominated Appointment - Edmonton Design Committee

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

1. That the externally-nominated representative named in Attachment 1 of the July 12, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC110, be appointed to the Edmonton Design Committee for a term ending December 31, 2011.

2. That the July 12, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC110 remain private, pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24, of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

7.5

Key Board Reappointment - Edmonton Regional Airports Authority

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

1. That the individual recommended for reappointment, as outlined in Attachment 1, of the July 12, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC100, be reappointed to the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board of Directors as a City of Edmonton representative, for the term January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2014.

2. That the July 12, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC100 remain private pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24, of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

7.6

Revised Lease Agreement with Greys Paper Recycling Industries Ltd.

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

1. That a Capital Budget Adjustment of
$2 million to Capital Profile 09-33-2011, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 13, 2010, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2010PW1904, with funding from Waste Management Retained Earnings, be approved.

2. That Administration amend in form and content the Lease Agreement with Greys Paper Recycling Industries Ltd. to the satisfaction of the City Manager, to reflect the revised terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 3 of the July 13, 2010, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2010PW1904.

3. That the July 13, 2010, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2010PW1904, remain private pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

AMPW

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

7.7

Appointment of External Auditor

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

1. That KPMG LLP be appointed as the External Auditor for the City of Edmonton for a five year term commencing with 2010, subject to contract finalization, and that audit fees of up to $1.3 million for the 2010 to 2014 contract period, be approved.

2. That the June 14, 2010, Finance and Treasury Department report 2010FTF033rev remain private pursuant to sections 16 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Finance & Treas.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

K. Krushell

7.8

Mayor's Update

Moved J. Batty – E. Gibbons:

That item 7.8 be added to the agenda.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

D. Thiele

Moved J. Batty - E. Gibbons:

1. That the action set out in Attachment A of item 7.8 of the July 21, 2010, City Council meeting minutes be approved.

2. That the verbal report and Attachment A of item 7.8 of the July 21, 2010, City Council meeting minutes, remain private pursuant to section 17 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Absent:

D. Thiele

NOTICES OF MOTION

Mayor S. Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

ADJOURNMENT

Council adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

______________________ ______________________

Chair City Clerk